The disadvantages of oil based mud

As you know there are several companies using oil-based mud for drilling in many parts of the world. Even if the mud system has several advantages over water base mud, it still has some drawbacks that you should consider before using it.

 

 

The disadvantages of oil based mud are:

The environmental concern - the oil-based mud is considered a toxic waste can not be eliminated directly in the ground, river, or ocean. You really need to take special precautions when using it. Many governments do not allow the oil companies that do not have proper waste management during the drilling mud oil based.

 

People Heath - This mud has dangerous fumes causing health problem for staff working with her, both short and long term. In addition, staff required for the proper use of PPE and crew protection in order to handle because of the mud-based oil can irritate the skin of the worker.

 

Cost - The cost of the system sludge is higher than the water based mud in terms of cost per barrel.

 

detection of gas blow - Blow gas is very difficult to identify because the gas is soluble in oil. You can take off, but you will be able to see an increase in the gain of pits or debit the first time. When the gas is suddenly moved up because of traffic, you'll suddenly gain pit, and increase the flow due to gas expansion.

 

Clean - It's pretty hard to keep equipment clean during the drilling mud oil based. Staff need to take more time and effort to clean the area where the mud is oil based.

 

Equipment - Rubber parts is easily degraded by the base oil. Therefore, staff should be checked regularly rubber parts exposed to the mud that the rubber hoses, expansion joints, etc..

 

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